upside 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upsidenext
as in downside

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upside

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preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of upside
Noun
Combined with the popularity of the NHL’s Golden Knights, Harbinger believes the Athletics have similar upside as the city’s newest major league team. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 While analysts see significant upside, some bear cases highlight rising costs. — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Preposition
Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
  1. downside
  2. upon
  3. curve
  4. on
  5. shift
  6. against
  7. swing
  8. turn
Noun
  • The downsides of fireworks—trash, smoke, wildfire, dog trauma—are something that the average spectator pushes out of mind.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, market attention has begun shifting to the downside.
    — , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of downside
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Noun
  • The state police report said the Malibu was headed westbound on Burma Road, north of Firetower Road, when the driver lost control while navigating a left-hand curve.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Treasury yields on the long end of the curve soared as Warsh held his post-meeting news conference.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of curve
Preposition
  • Adam Dietz, PhD, is a philosopher-writer, broadcaster, and podcaster focused on wisdom as a lived practice.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of on
Noun
  • The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • August starts in the midst of Leo season, with the first transit of note on August 3 as Chiron (the asteroid of deep wounds and insecurities) shifts further back in its retrograde into the sign of Taurus.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
Preposition
  • The Pisces Moon in your 10th House of Career opposes Venus in your 4th House of Home, so work pressure could bump against family, rest, or emotional bandwidth.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The lone vote against the deal is widely believed to have come from Saeed Jalili, the most prominent figure in the Paydari movement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of against
Noun
  • This was the first indication that Fred Johnson actually has the edge in the swing tackle battle.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Summer is in full swing, and so is Europe’s busiest travel season.
    — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Riding the wall, Volkwine shot through a turn and launched several feet into the air above the half-pipe, landing lightly beside his colleagues.
    — Noah Daly July 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • The right lane approaching the underpass is also clearly marked as a right-hand-turn only lane.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of turn

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